Can you believe I’ve been a beauty content creator for three years now, and I’ve only taken eyeshadow swatches once? Are you even a beauty influencer or beauty blogger if you aren’t posting swatch photos of your favorite products. Learning how to take the perfect makeup swatch photos takes practice and the right set of tools. In this post I am sharing my at home tips on to properly photograph makeup specifically shadow swatches.
The palette I’m using for today’s makeup swatches is the Glam Ghouls palette from Kinnidi Beauty Co.
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How To Photograph Makeup Swatches: Prep Your Skin
If you’re reading this I’m sure you’ve seen makeup swatches before. The most common and maybe the easiest place to swatch in on your forearm. This will give you a large enough surface to apply multiple swatches in one area.
Before applying products I cleaned the area and used a sugar scrub to ensure a smooth surface. This scrub is made with real sugar grains, rose water, and honey to help remove dead skin cells. I’ve been using this scrub for over a year now and I love it. I have dry skin and this is one of the few scrubs I’ve found that leaves my skin feeling hydrated not tight.
How To Photograph Makeup Swatches: Prime Your Skin
I have various primers I use when applying makeup for my face so of course I applied to one to my arm for swatches. I’ve attached a photograph of a few of my favorite hydrating primers. You can use code KINNIDI to save money on your purchases from Tula.com.
How To Photograph Makeup Swatches: Swatch Your Products
As I mentioned earlier I don’t have a ton of swatching experience so try not to judge my uneven lines too bad. I used regular gift wrapping tape with the intention of creating even lines around my swatches.
You can always use no stencils or tape for swatches as well. It’s really just down to personal preference for your desired look. I used my finger to slowly apply each shade. Then all that is left is to remove the tape or stencils.
How To Photograph Makeup Swatches: Swatch Clean Up
Once all your playing in makeup has come to an end it’s time to clean up. I used my balm from Tula (Use code KINNIDI to save money on your order from Tula.com) to gently melt away the makeup. I followed up with this micellar water to remove traces of the balm using a cotton round.
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